More Sea Eagles Than Ever (Finland)

[Donna]

Numerous sightings of sea eagles have been made so far this year in southern parts of Helsinki. Three weeks ago, a sea eagle was seen soaring over the capital's busy market square.

The wild population of these formerly rare birds has expanded to the point that these large birds of prey are becoming a more common sight along Finnish shores.

According to ornithologist Lasse J. Laine, more sea eagles are nesting in Finland than ever before, over 300 pairs.

"Sea eagles migrating to Finland are not only in the waters of the Ã…land islands. They are also to be found along the Gulf of Finland where fisherman set aside some of their catches for the birds," Laine explains.

"If someone would have mentioned sea eagles in Helsinki 20-30 years ago, I would not have believed them. The return of the sea eagle is a fantastic thing," says Laine.

[MAK]

 

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